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PILOTI BECOMES THE OFFICIAL DRIVING SHOE OF BARRETT-JACKSON

PILOTI BECOMES THE OFFICIAL DRIVING SHOE OF BARRETT-JACKSON

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Dec. 23, 2014 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Company CEO Craig Jackson announced today that Piloti is the Official Driving Shoe of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. Speed Crue LLC, the exclusive Piloti distributor to the United States, in partnering with Barrett-Jackson brings together two automotive lifestyle brands that connect with consumers globally. The 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction […]

18 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62

This 1941 Cadillac Series 62 is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. This rare pre-war ’41 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (Lot #2022) was one of the last cars built by Cadillac before they converted the factory to the war-time production […]

BARRETT-JACKSON TO AUCTION ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOMS IN SCOTTSDALE THIS JANUARY

BARRETT-JACKSON TO AUCTION ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOMS IN SCOTTSDALE THIS JANUARY

  ’36 Dodge Brothers Touring Sedan (Lot #5006) was named the 2014 “Goodguys America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod” The ’34 Ford Custom “Jimmy Shine” pickup (Lot #5004) is a true magazine and TV star among customs A custom ’72 De Tomaso Pantera (Lot #5072) combines American muscle with Italian styling   This 1936 Dodge Brothers […]

19 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1978 TUPOLEV N007 GULLWING BOAT

This 1978 Tupolev N007 Gullwing Boat is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. In 1961, the Russian military ordered the Tupolev Aircraft Company to design and build an amphibious craft small enough to be transported inside the Russian MK6 giant […]

20 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: BMW ISETTA & FIAT JOLLY

20 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: BMW ISETTA & FIAT JOLLY

This 1956 BMW Isetta Convertible is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. Originally conjured in 1953 by Italy’s Iso Works (maker of kitchen appliances), German automaker BMW licensed the manufacturing rights to the Isetta in 1955. Though 1955 and early […]

21 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1940 FORD WOODY WAGON

21 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1940 FORD WOODY WAGON

This 1940 Ford Woody Wagon is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. This 1940 Ford Woody Wagon (Lot #2021) was restored by Doug Delorme, a 30+ year employee in the design department of Ford Motor Company. Delorme acquired the car […]

VELOCITY AND DISCOVERY CHANNEL ANNOUNCE THE ON-AIR TEAM FOR BARRETT-JACKSON LIVE

VELOCITY AND DISCOVERY CHANNEL ANNOUNCE THE ON-AIR TEAM FOR BARRETT-JACKSON LIVE

Silver Spring, Md. – Dec. 19, 2014 – Velocity and Discovery Channel announced today the on-air team of auto experts and television veterans who will bring viewers 100 hours of LIVE Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction coverage in 2015 as part of BARRETT-JACKSONLIVE which premieres on Tuesday, January 13. The broadcast team unites for the first […]

22 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: MOTORCYCLES

22 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: MOTORCYCLES

This 1907 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. Commonly referred to as a “strap tank” because of how the oil tank is secured to the gas tank with nickel-plated steel straps, this 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank (Lot […]

COLLECTIBLE SHELBY MUSTANGS SET TO CROSS THE BLOCK AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

COLLECTIBLE SHELBY MUSTANGS SET TO CROSS THE BLOCK AT BARRETT-JACKSON SCOTTSDALE AUCTION

  Shelby ’68 GT500 KR Convertible (Lot #5013) is one of only 51 painted in Acapulco Blue and has been driven less than 300 miles since its restoration Lot #5028 is one of 76 Candy Apple Red Shelby GT500 Fastbacks with deluxe red interior built between 1969 and 1970 This Shelby 1968 GT500 KR Convertible […]

23 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1936 CHRYSLER AIRFLOW CUSTOM

23 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 1936 CHRYSLER AIRFLOW CUSTOM

This 1936 Chrysler Airflow Custom is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January. By 1934, the Chrysler Airflow was introduced to the market and sold through 1937. The aerodynamics concept was so advanced, that after four years the buying public still […]